Assistant Library Director - Palmdale Library

Library Systems & Services•Palmdale, CA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Library Director plays a key role in supporting the overall operations of the Palmdale City Library. Working closely with the Library Director, this position helps ensure that daily services run smoothly and that staff feel supported and guided. This is a great opportunity for an experienced librarian or someone with a strong background in supervision who is ready for the next step in their career. The Assistant Library Director will oversee the Circulation team and help maintain a welcoming environment where patrons receive friendly, consistent, and high-quality service. In this role, you will also represent the library in the community by sharing information about programs, services, and resources. Your leadership will contribute to a positive patron experience, encourage increased visits and engagement, and support the library’s mission to serve as a valuable community resource.

Requirements

ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree required
Minimum of (5) five years of public library experience preferred
At least three years of successful public library management/supervisory experience preferred
Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection and excel reports
Ability to build strong staff teams and develop staff
Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
Superior customer service skills
Accommodate a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Excellent technical skills, including a familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies
Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

Responsibilities

Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and development
Help manage library Collection
Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library
Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events
Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility
Writes and implements program grants
Provides effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and public
Assists with the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and processes
Responds to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement
Maintains an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, providing thoughtful programs and events, and feedback to the Director on the needs of the community
As needed, work customer service points.
Know, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
Provides backup to the Library Director as needed
Performs other duties as assigned